Medical Assistant Certified

Certifications:

- Current Emergency Medical Technician, Medical Assistant Certificate, or Certified Nursing Assistant License; current BLS certifications (PALS preferred)

- First aid; CPR

Work experience:

- Candidate must have good organizational and communication skills, textbook knowledge of and professional experience working with pediatric age group including developmentally disabled persons, professional experience working in a health care setting.

- Must also have working knowledge of vitals, blood draws, ordering labs, medication administration and administration of vaccines/injections.

- Working knowledge of Electronic Medical Records Systems

Requirements:

1. Pass a pre-employment drug screen and random drug screens throughout employment.

2. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request.

3. Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background checks.

4. Demonstrate the ability to:

   a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics.

   b. Work collaboratively with other staff members, service providers and professionals.

   c. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally in English.

   d. Work in a fast-paced environment and maintain emotional control and professional composure at all times and make decisions based on the needs of the program and service population.

   e. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position.

   f. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team.

5. Must complete and sign Operations Policy and Procedure review and certification.

6. Must provide current physical-medical release and provide proof of immunizations, titers, or declinations for the following:

   a. MMR

   b. Varicella

   c. HepB

   d. HepA

   e. Tetanus

   f. PPD g. Meningococcal (preferred)

7. Must be able to perform physical activity such as extensive walking, lifting of patients, stretching, and bending.

8. Must be able to work in a team environment.

9. Must be able to maintain professional people skills, including oral, written, listening, and non-verbal communication skills.